Smoked Salmon, Cucumber, and Dill Mousse - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Smoked Salmon, Cucumber, and Dill Mousse is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked salmon (preferably unsliced), skinned, pin bones removed and fish cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 2 cups)
- 2 cups 1/4-inch dice seeded seedless cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill sprigs
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion (about 1 small), soaked in ice water to cover 5 minutes, drained, and patted dry
- 2 1/4 cups sour cream
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 2 1/2 teaspoons (1 envelope) unflavored gelatin
- Garnish: thin cucumber ribbons made by cutting 1 large seedless cucumber lengthwise with a vegetable peeler
- Accompaniments: assorted toasts and/or crackers
Instructions
- Lightly oil an 8-by-2 inch round cake pan and line with plastic wrap.
- Spread 1 1/4 cups salmon evenly in cake pan. In a bowl stir together remaining salmon, cucumber, dill, onion, sour cream, lemon juice, and zest until combined well.
- Put cold water in a small heatproof cup and sprinkle gelatin over it. Set cup in a saucepan and add enough water to pan to reach halfway up side of cup. Heat gelatin mixture over low heat until gelatin is dissolved and stir into salmon mixture. Season mixture with salt and pepper and spoon over salmon in cake pan. Chill mousse, covered with plastic wrap, at least 6 hours and up to 3 days.
- To unmold mousse, invert mousse onto plate. Loft off cake pan and peel off plastic wrap.
- Garnish mousse with cucumber ribbons and serve with toasts.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Salmon, Lemon.
Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for reducing inflammation and promoting cardiovascular health. It is also rich in vitamin D, which helps regulate insulin levels and improve mood, both of which are important for managing PCOS symptoms. Additionally, salmon provides a good amount of B vitamins, particularly B12, which supports energy production and helps maintain healthy nerve function. Including salmon in your diet can help balance hormones, reduce inflamma...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Smoked Salmon, Cucumber, and Dill Mousse recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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